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Biak Monarch

Symposiachrus brehmii

Near Threatened
Envergadura
15,0 cm
Peso
41,0 g
Família
Monarchidae
Ordem
Passeriformes
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The Biak Monarch is a near-threatened monarch flycatcher endemic to Biak and Numfoor islands in West Papua, Indonesia. It has black and white plumage typical of monarchs, with the male showing glossy blue-black upperparts. It inhabits forest and forest edges, and its restricted island range makes it vulnerable to habitat disturbance.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 15,0 cm 5.9 in
Peso 41,0 g 1.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
Genus Symposiachrus
Espécies Symposiachrus brehmii

Distribution

Biak Monarch has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Biak Monarch endangered?
The Biak Monarch has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Biak Monarch?
The Biak Monarch has a wingspan of 15.0 cm, weight of 41.0 g.
What order and family does the Biak Monarch belong to?
The Biak Monarch (Symposiachrus brehmii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Monarchidae.

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